Heather K Vincent

Heather K Vincent, Ph.D.

Vice Chair Of Research, Associate Professor

Department: MD-PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB

About Heather K Vincent

My name is Heather Vincent, PhD, and I am the vice chair of research and director of the UF Health Sports Performance Center at the University of Florida Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. I earned my PhD from UF and completed my postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Virginia. I am an active researcher in the health benefits of exercise and using physical activity to prevent injury and fight diseases, such as obesity and osteoarthritis. Exercise is medicine!

I am an active member of organizations, such as the American College of Sports Medicine, Osteoarthritis Research Society International and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Patients of all ages and backgrounds see me for fitness and exercise consults, sport and health assessments, including gait analysis, motion analysis, VO2 and lactate threshold testing, and custom bike fittings and/or pedal analysis. As a fellowship-trained expert in the field, it is my goal to keep people active and moving from youth through old age while enjoying life – no matter where you are starting your journey!

To keep myself balanced, I enjoy trail runs and walks, painting, shelling on the beach, landscaping and nature. Most importantly, I love to spend time with my husband and our three sons laughing together.

Accomplishments

Elected to UF Promotion and Tenure Committee
2021-2023 · University of Florida
Selected for UF Leadership Development Program
2021-2022 · University of Florida, College of Medicine
Chair, Consumer Outreach Committee
2020 · American College of Sports Medicine
Elected to OAAA Steering Committee
2020 · Osteoarthritis Action Alliance
Committee Member, Evidence Committee
2018-2021 · American Academy for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Florida Term Professor
2018-2021 · University of Florida
Task Force Member
2017-current · Osteoarthritis Action Alliance Weight Management Task Force
Exemplary Teaching Award
2016-2019 · University of Florida, College of Medicine
Elected to Faculty Senate
2014-2017 · University of Florida
Fellow Status
2014 · American College of Sports Medicine
US Bone and Joint Decade Scholar
2009-2011 · US Bone and Joint Decade

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2015-2019
RSD7980 Research for Doctoral Dissertation
2012-2017,2019
GMS5905 Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences
2015,2017
RSD6930 Special Topics in Rehabilitation Science
2017
RSD6940 Supervised Teaching
2013-2017
RSD6905 Individual Work
2016
RSD7979 Advanced Research
2021-2024
APK4940C Internship
2022-2024
BMS4905 Medical Sciences Senior Research
2023-2024
BMS6635 Derm and Msk
2023
BMS6751 Nutrition and Health

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Subspecialties
  • Sports Medicine

Research Profile

Dr. Vincent is the Vice Chair of Research, Director of the Exercise Medicine and Functional Fitness Laboratory and the Director of the UF Health Sports Performance Center. She was a University Term Professor 2018-2021. Her main clinical research focus is the study of the effects of obesity on joint disease mechanisms such as osteoarthritis, and the development of exercise based interventions to reduce disease pathology, pain and disability. She uses an integrative approach in her research, and combines physiological assessment, biochemical markers, biomechanical measures and patient subjective measures to study these relationships.

In the Sports performance Center, Dr. Vincent oversees the development of numerous health, fitness and motion analysis services. Her main sport foci include running for health, injury prevention and the study of lacrosse. Her specialty for lifestyle change includes the use of exercise and nutrition modification for weight management and health.

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0003-2177-1683

Publications

2024
Author Correction: Weight-cycling over 6 years is associated with pain, physical function and depression in the Osteoarthritis Initiative cohort
Scientific Reports. 14(1) [DOI] 10.1038/s41598-024-52366-z. [PMID] 38242955.
2024
Body composition and body mass index are independently associated with widespread pain and experimental pain sensitivity in older adults: a pilot investigation.
Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland). 5 [DOI] 10.3389/fpain.2024.1386573. [PMID] 39015155.
2024
Child and Caregiver Beliefs of Importance of Physical Function and Quality of Life in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Survey Study.
Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association. 36(1):88-93 [DOI] 10.1097/PEP.0000000000001060. [PMID] 37820355.
2024
Considerations beyond spine pain: do different co-occurring lower body joint pains differentially influence physical function and quality of life ratings?
BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 25(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s12891-024-07393-2. [PMID] 38589851.
2024
Dynamic Functional Ability in Lacrosse Players in Relation to Development of Sport-Related Onset of Musculoskeletal Pain.
International journal of sports physical therapy. 19(9):1088-1096 [DOI] 10.26603/001c.122323. [PMID] 39229452.
2024
Gait signatures of endurance runners with low back pain: A case controlled cross sectional study.
Gait & posture. 113:184-190 [DOI] 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.06.015. [PMID] 38905854.
2024
Identifying Risk Factors for Preexisting or Developing Low Back Pain in Youth, High School, and Collegiate Lacrosse Players Using 3-Dimensional Motion Analysis.
Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine. 12(3) [DOI] 10.1177/23259671241231958. [PMID] 38496334.
2024
Impact of probiotic supplementation on exercise endurance among nonelite athletes: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial.
Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme. [DOI] 10.1139/apnm-2024-0142. [PMID] 39018571.
2024
Physical activity positively impacts disability outcomes during transition from midlife to early older age irrespective of body mass index.
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics. 120 [DOI] 10.1016/j.archger.2024.105339. [PMID] 38340391.
2024
Pilot Study on Therapeutic Horticulture for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Mixed Methods Study.
Alternative therapies in health and medicine. 30(4):10-17 [PMID] 38702158.
2023
A Research and Clinical Framework for Understanding Achilles Injury in Female Collegiate Gymnasts.
Current sports medicine reports. 22(7):260-267 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000001082. [PMID] 37417663.
2023
Acute and chronic cardiovascular responses to concentric and eccentric exercise in older adults with knee osteoarthritis.
BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation. 15(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s13102-023-00708-1. [PMID] 37528468.
2023
Characteristics and reported injuries of recreational and competitive archers.
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness. 63(11):1202-1207 [DOI] 10.23736/S0022-4707.23.15257-1. [PMID] 37695565.
2023
Comparable outcomes with intramedullary nail and plate constructs for Schatzker VI tibial plateau fractures.
European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie. 33(5):1653-1661 [DOI] 10.1007/s00590-022-03326-8. [PMID] 35802263.
2023
Evidence Review for Preventing Osteoarthritis After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: An Osteoarthritis Action Alliance Consensus Statement.
Journal of athletic training. 58(3):198-219 [DOI] 10.4085/1062-6050-0504.22. [PMID] 37130279.
2023
Evidence-Based Dietary Practices to Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms: An Umbrella Review
Nutrients. 15(13) [DOI] 10.3390/nu15133050. [PMID] 37447376.
2023
Pilot study to explore girls’ lacrosse players’ attitudes toward headgear
Research in Sports Medicine. 31(6):873-880 [DOI] 10.1080/15438627.2022.2064222.
2023
Preventing Osteoarthritis After an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: An Osteoarthritis Action Alliance Consensus Statement.
Journal of athletic training. 58(3):193-197 [DOI] 10.4085/1062-6050-0255.22. [PMID] 37130278.
2023
Short-Term Impact of Exercise Fitness Testing in a Pediatric Metabolic and Obesity Clinic: Initiative to Improve Health Care Quality
Clinical Pediatrics. 62(12):1551-1561 [DOI] 10.1177/00099228231165580.
2023
Telerehabilitation service impact on physical function and adherence compared to face‐to‐face rehabilitation in patients with stroke: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
PM&R. 15(12):1654-1672 [DOI] 10.1002/pmrj.12988.
2023
Weight-cycling over 6 years is associated with pain, physical function and depression in the Osteoarthritis Initiative cohort
Scientific Reports. 13(1) [DOI] 10.1038/s41598-023-44052-3. [PMID] 37813940.
2022
Anxiety state impact on recovery of runners with lower extremity injuries
PLOS ONE. 17(12) [DOI] 10.1371/journal.pone.0278444. [PMID] 36454920.
2022
Association of headgear mandate and concussion injury rates in girls’ high school lacrosse.
British journal of sports medicine. 56(17):970-974 [DOI] 10.1136/bjsports-2021-105031. [PMID] 36002286.
2022
Gait parameters, functional performance and physical activity in active and inactive Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
Gait & posture. 98:226-232 [DOI] 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.09.080. [PMID] 36191581.
2022
Healthy Running Habits for the Distance Runner: Clinical Utility of the American College of Sports Medicine Infographic
Current Sports Medicine Reports. 21(12):463-469 [DOI] 10.1249/jsr.0000000000001019.
2022
Impact of COVID on Sports Injury Patterns, Changes in Mental Well-Being, and Strategies to Prepare for Future Pandemics in Sport.
Current sports medicine reports. 21(6):196-204 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000966. [PMID] 35703746.
2022
Impact of probiotic supplementation on exercise endurance among non-elite athletes: study protocol for a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial
Trials. 23(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s13063-022-06552-x. [PMID] 35897037.
2022
Injury Prevention, Safe Training Techniques, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport in Trail Runners.
Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation. 4(1):e151-e162 [DOI] 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.09.032. [PMID] 35141547.
2022
Role of Antigravity Training in Rehabilitation and Return to Sport After Running Injuries.
Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation. 4(1):e141-e149 [DOI] 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.09.031. [PMID] 35141546.
2022
The relationships of kinesiophobia and physical function and physical activity level in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Pediatric rheumatology online journal. 20(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s12969-022-00734-2. [PMID] 36050703.
2021
Choosing a Robust, Easy to Administer Functional Screen for Chronic Ankle Instability.
Current sports medicine reports. 20(5) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000834. [PMID] 33908904.
2021
Helping Children with Obesity “Move Well” To Move More: An Applied Clinical Review.
Current sports medicine reports. 20(7):374-383 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000861. [PMID] 34234093.
2021
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, gait characteristics and relation to function.
Gait & posture. 85:38-54 [DOI] 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.12.010. [PMID] 33513531.
2021
Musculoskeletal pain in lacrosse officials impacts function on the field.
Research in sports medicine (Print). 29(5):486-497 [DOI] 10.1080/15438627.2020.1860046. [PMID] 33350867.
2021
Social Determinants of Health in Physiatry: Challenges and Opportunities for Clinical Decision Making and Improving Treatment Precision.
Frontiers in public health. 9 [DOI] 10.3389/fpubh.2021.738253. [PMID] 34858922.
2021
Swing Type and Batting Grip Affect Peak Pressures on the Hook of Hamate in Collegiate Baseball Players.
Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine. 9(12) [DOI] 10.1177/23259671211060807. [PMID] 34926710.
2021
The effect of landing surface on landing error scoring system grades
Sports Biomechanics. 20(2):190-197 [DOI] 10.1080/14763141.2018.1535617. [PMID] 30526375.
2021
Volleyball-related injuries in adolescent female players: an initial report
The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 49(3):323-330 [DOI] 10.1080/00913847.2020.1826284.
2020
Can an Integrative Care Approach Improve Physical Function Trajectories after Orthopaedic Trauma? A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research. 478(4):792-804 [DOI] 10.1097/CORR.0000000000001140. [PMID] 32032087.
2020
Comparison of wet bulb globe temperature measured on-site vs estimated and the impact on activity modification in high school football.
International journal of biometeorology. 64(4):593-600 [DOI] 10.1007/s00484-019-01847-2. [PMID] 31863179.
2020
Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Training Comparison on Physical Function and Functional Pain Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 99(10):932-940 [DOI] 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001450. [PMID] 32324615.
2020
Correcting Foot Crossover While Running.
Current sports medicine reports. 19(1):4-5 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000670. [PMID] 31913915.
2020
How soon can we identify at-risk patients: examining initial depressive symptomology and opioid use in musculoskeletal trauma survivors?
Injury. 51(7):1543-1547 [DOI] 10.1016/j.injury.2020.04.051. [PMID] 32430191.
2020
Impact of Body Mass Index on Biomechanics of Recreational Runners
PM&R. 12(11):1106-1112 [DOI] 10.1002/pmrj.12335.
2020
Potential lower extremity amputation-induced mechanisms of chronic low back pain: role for focused resistance exercise
Disability and Rehabilitation. 42(25):3713-3721 [DOI] 10.1080/09638288.2019.1610507.
2020
Simple tests of cardiorespiratory fitness in a pediatric population
PLOS ONE. 15(9) [DOI] 10.1371/journal.pone.0238863. [PMID] 32886730.
2020
The Effects of Headgear in High School Girls’ Lacrosse.
Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine. 8(12) [DOI] 10.1177/2325967120969685. [PMID] 33447621.
2019
Cadence impact on cardiopulmonary, metabolic and biomechanical loading during downhill running.
Gait & posture. 71:186-191 [DOI] 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.04.022. [PMID] 31075662.
2019
Counseling Runners on Safely Transitioning to Minimal Shoes.
Current sports medicine reports. 18(9):315-316 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000630. [PMID] 31503040.
2019
Eccentric and Concentric Resistance Exercise Comparison for Knee Osteoarthritis.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 51(10):1977-1986 [DOI] 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002010. [PMID] 31033900.
2019
Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament: Injury, Treatment Options, and Recovery in Overhead Throwing Athletes.
Current sports medicine reports. 18(9):338-345 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000629. [PMID] 31503046.
2019
Exercise prescription for weight management in obese adults at risk for osteoarthritis: synthesis from a systematic review.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 20(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s12891-019-3004-3. [PMID] 31861990.
2019
Management of infected shoulder arthroplasty: a comparison of treatment strategies.
Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. 28(9):1658-1665 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jse.2019.03.001. [PMID] 31208895.
2019
Previous High School Participation in Varsity Sport and Jump-Landing Biomechanics in Adult Recreational Athletes.
Journal of athletic training. 54(10):1089-1094 [DOI] 10.4085/1062-6050-412-18. [PMID] 31633413.
2019
Rehabilitation and Prehabilitation for Upper Extremity in Throwing Sports: Emphasis on Lacrosse.
Current sports medicine reports. 18(6):229-238 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000606. [PMID] 31385839.
2019
Seven Tips to Effective Running Shoe Sizing.
Current sports medicine reports. 18(11) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000645. [PMID] 31702717.
2018
A 3-minute test of cardiorespiratory fitness for use in primary care clinics.
PloS one. 13(7) [DOI] 10.1371/journal.pone.0201598. [PMID] 30059539.
2018
Abdominal Bracing for Minimizing Excessive Pelvic Motion During Running.
Current sports medicine reports. 17(4) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000469. [PMID] 29629967.
2018
An integrated-delivery-of-care approach to improve patient reported physical function and mental wellbeing after orthopedic trauma: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
Trials. 19(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s13063-017-2430-5. [PMID] 29325583.
2018
Core and Back Rehabilitation for High-speed Rotation Sports: Highlight on Lacrosse.
Current sports medicine reports. 17(6):208-214 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000493. [PMID] 29889150.
2018
Cross Body Stretching for Internal Rotation Deficit.
Current sports medicine reports. 17(3) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000461. [PMID] 29521702.
2018
Evaluation and Management of Grade III Acromioclavicular Joint Separations.
Current sports medicine reports. 17(11):358-359 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000530. [PMID] 30407943.
2018
Pre-injury depression and anxiety in patients with orthopedic trauma and their treatment.
Injury. 49(6):1079-1084 [DOI] 10.1016/j.injury.2018.03.024. [PMID] 29636184.
2018
Preexisting psychiatric illness worsens acute care outcomes after orthopaedic trauma in obese patients.
Injury. 49(2):243-248 [DOI] 10.1016/j.injury.2017.12.004. [PMID] 29249534.
2018
Running Mechanics and Metabolic Responses With Water Bottles and Bottle Belt Holders.
International journal of sports physiology and performance. 13(8):977-985 [DOI] 10.1123/ijspp.2017-0184. [PMID] 29345541.
2018
Tranexamic Acid Effectively Reduces Blood Loss and Transfusion Rates during Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty.
The journal of knee surgery. 31(3):270-276 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0037-1603333. [PMID] 28505683.
2018
Unaccounted Workload Factor: Game-Day Pitch Counts in High School Baseball Pitchers-An Observational Study.
Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine. 6(4) [DOI] 10.1177/2325967118765255. [PMID] 29662911.
2018
Use of Foot Doming for Increasing Dynamic Stability and Injury Prevention in Runners and Athletes.
Current sports medicine reports. 17(10):320-321 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000522. [PMID] 30300191.
2017
Acute effects of anesthetic lumbar spine injections on temporal spatial parameters of gait in individuals with chronic low back pain: A pilot study.
Gait & posture. 58:369-373 [DOI] 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.08.016. [PMID] 28869902.
2017
Assessing the Quality of Mobile Exercise Apps Based on the American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines: A Reliable and Valid Scoring Instrument.
Journal of medical Internet research. 19(3) [DOI] 10.2196/jmir.6976. [PMID] 28270378.
2017
Assessment and rehabilitation of chronic low back pain in baseball: part II.
Research in sports medicine (Print). 25(2):231-243 [DOI] 10.1080/15438627.2017.1282362. [PMID] 28128000.
2017
Biomechanical, metabolic and cardiopulmonary responses of masters recreational runners during running at different speeds.
Research in sports medicine (Print). 25(2):118-131 [DOI] 10.1080/15438627.2017.1282359. [PMID] 28367686.
2017
Effect of investigator observation on gait parameters in individuals with and without chronic low back pain.
Gait & posture. 53:35-40 [DOI] 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.01.002. [PMID] 28073085.
2017
Exercise Benefits for Chronic Low Back Pain in Overweight and Obese Individuals.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 9(2):181-192 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.06.019. [PMID] 27346092.
2017
Exercise for Amputees With Osteoarthritis
Acsms Health & Fitness Journal. 21(5):55-57 [DOI] 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000322.
2017
Exercise intervention for unilateral amputees with low back pain: study protocol for a randomised, controlled trial.
Trials. 18(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s13063-017-2362-0. [PMID] 29284521.
2017
How Reliable is the Acetabular Cup Position Assessment from Routine Radiographs?
The Iowa orthopaedic journal. 37:181-187 [PMID] 28852355.
2017
Manipulating Cadence for Gait Re-training in Runners.
Current sports medicine reports. 16(6) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000414. [PMID] 29135633.
2017
Mechanisms and Treatments for Shoulder Injuries in Overhead Throwing Athletes.
Current sports medicine reports. 16(3):179-188 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000361. [PMID] 28498227.
2017
Prevalence and proposed mechanisms of chronic low back pain in baseball: part i.
Research in sports medicine (Print). 25(2):219-230 [DOI] 10.1080/15438627.2017.1282361. [PMID] 28128007.
2017
Trends in Sports-Related Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries.
Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine. 5(10) [DOI] 10.1177/2325967117731296. [PMID] 29085844.
2017
When Is It Safe to Run? Applying Four Pain Rules to Running Participation.
Current sports medicine reports. 16(3) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000362. [PMID] 28498216.
2016
Functional Screening for Atraumatic Low Back Pain in Baseball Players.
Current sports medicine reports. 15(1) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000216. [PMID] 26745161.
2016
Kinematic, Cardiopulmonary, and Metabolic Responses of Overweight Runners While Running at Self-Selected and Standardized Speeds.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 8(2):152-60 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.06.441. [PMID] 26146194.
2016
Kinematics of Shooting in High School and Collegiate Lacrosse Players With and Without Low Back Pain.
Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine. 4(7) [DOI] 10.1177/2325967116657535. [PMID] 27504465.
2016
Mid-term shoulder functional and quality of life outcomes after shoulder replacement in obese patients.
SpringerPlus. 5(1) [PMID] 27933229.
2016
Poster 152 Psychological Status of Recovering Injured Runners: Implications for Rehabilitation Program Content.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 8(9S) [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.07.193. [PMID] 27672918.
2016
Poster 178 Motion Alterations in High School and Collegiate Male Lacrosse Players with Chronic Mild Low Back Pain: Implications for Rehabilitation.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 8(9S):S219-S220 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.07.218. [PMID] 27672941.
2016
Poster 99 Identification of Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Targets in Morbidly Obese Trauma Patients.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 8(9S) [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.07.142. [PMID] 27672869.
2016
Sacral Stress Fractures: They See You, But Are You Seeing Them?
Current sports medicine reports. 15(2) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000245. [PMID] 26963011.
2016
Simple Seat Height Adjustment in Bike Fitting Can Reduce Injury Risk.
Current sports medicine reports. 15(3) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000254. [PMID] 27172073.
2015
Advising the Obese Patient on Starting a Running Program.
Current sports medicine reports. 14(4) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000171. [PMID] 26166050.
2015
Chronic pain management in the obese patient: a focused review of key challenges and potential exercise solutions.
Journal of pain research. 8:63-77 [DOI] 10.2147/JPR.S55360. [PMID] 25709495.
2015
Comparison of cannulated screws with FiberWire or stainless steel wire for patella fracture fixation: A pilot study.
Journal of orthopaedics. 12(2):92-6 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jor.2014.04.011. [PMID] 25972700.
2015
Effect of neurocognition and concussion on musculoskeletal injury risk.
Current sports medicine reports. 14(3):194-9 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000157. [PMID] 25968852.
2015
Five Key Characteristics to Consider when Purchasing a Running Shoe.
Current sports medicine reports. 14(5) [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000185. [PMID] 26359833.
2015
Low Quality of Free Coaching Apps With Respect to the American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines: A Review of Current Mobile Apps.
JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 3(3) [DOI] 10.2196/mhealth.4669. [PMID] 26209109.
2015
Metabolic, cardiopulmonary, and gait profiles of recently injured and noninjured runners.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 7(1):26-33 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2014.06.013. [PMID] 24998402.
2015
Psychological Distress After Orthopedic Trauma: Prevalence in Patients and Implications for Rehabilitation.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 7(9):978-989 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.03.007. [PMID] 25772720.
2015
Review of Lacrosse-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries in High School and Collegiate Players.
Sports health. 7(5):448-51 [DOI] 10.1177/1941738114552990. [PMID] 26502422.
2015
Shooting motion in high school, collegiate, and professional men’s lacrosse players.
Sports biomechanics. 14(4):448-58 [DOI] 10.1080/14763141.2015.1084034. [PMID] 26715237.
2014
Acute Effects of Enhanced Eccentric and Concentric Resistance Exercise on Metabolism and Inflammation.
Journal of novel physiotherapies. 4(2) [PMID] 26807345.
2014
Back strength predicts walking improvement in obese, older adults with chronic low back pain.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 6(5):418-26 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2013.11.002. [PMID] 24211698.
2014
Metabolic responses of running shod and barefoot in mid-forefoot runners.
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness. 54(4):447-55 [PMID] 24777114.
2014
Perioperative and acute care outcomes in morbidly obese patients with acetabular fractures at a Level 1 trauma center.
Journal of orthopaedics. 11(2):58-63 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jor.2014.04.016. [PMID] 25104886.
2014
Resistance exercise, disability, and pain catastrophizing in obese adults with back pain.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 46(9):1693-701 [DOI] 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000294. [PMID] 25133997.
2014
Setting standards for medically-based running analysis.
Current sports medicine reports. 13(4):275-83 [DOI] 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000071. [PMID] 25014394.
2013
“Functional pain,” functional outcomes, and quality of life after hyaluronic acid intra-articular injection for knee osteoarthritis.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 5(4):310-8 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2013.01.004. [PMID] 23416148.
2013
Associations of self-report measures with gait, range of motion and proprioception in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.
Gait & posture. 38(4):987-92 [DOI] 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.05.010. [PMID] 23810090.
2013
Considerations for initiating and progressing running programs in obese individuals.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 5(6):513-9 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2013.03.008. [PMID] 23790819.
2013
Effects of Resistance Exercise Training On Pain Severity and Physical Function in Obese Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45(5, 1)
2013
Functional pain severity and mobility in overweight older men and women with chronic low-back pain–part I.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 92(5):430-8 [DOI] 10.1097/PHM.0b013e31828763a0. [PMID] 23478453.
2013
Kinesiophobia and fear-avoidance beliefs in overweight older adults with chronic low-back pain: relationship to walking endurance–part II.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 92(5):439-45 [DOI] 10.1097/PHM.0b013e318287633c. [PMID] 23478452.
2013
Musculoskeletal pain, fear avoidance behaviors, and functional decline in obesity: potential interventions to manage pain and maintain function.
Regional anesthesia and pain medicine. 38(6):481-91 [DOI] 10.1097/AAP.0000000000000013. [PMID] 24141874.
2013
No Difference in Metabolic Efficiency in Barefoot and Shod Conditions in Experienced Mid-Forefoot Runners
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45(5, 1):158-159
2013
Outpatient rehabilitation outcomes in obese patients with orthopedic conditions.
European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine. 49(3):419-29 [PMID] 23736903.
2013
Progressive Enhanced Eccentric Or Concentric Resistance Exercise Training for Knee Osteoarthritis
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2013
Strength Gain and Progression Following Concentrically Or Eccentrically Focused Resistance Exercise in Knee Osteoarthritis
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45(5, 1):51-52
2012
Effects of obesity on rehabilitation outcomes after orthopedic trauma.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 91(12):1051-9 [DOI] 10.1097/PHM.0b013e31825f1b19. [PMID] 22760112.
2012
Low Back Strength Adversely Affects Exercise Capacity in Obese, Older Adults With Chronic Back Pain
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 44
2012
Low Normalized Leg Strength in Obesity Predicts Habitual Physical Activity and Endurance in Knee Osteoarthritis
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 44
2012
Obesity and long term functional outcomes following elective total hip replacement.
Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research. 7 [DOI] 10.1186/1749-799X-7-16. [PMID] 22533938.
2012
Obesity and low back pain: relationships and treatment.
Pain management. 2(1):79-86 [DOI] 10.2217/pmt.11.64. [PMID] 24654621.
2012
Obesity and weight loss in the treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 4(5 Suppl):S59-67 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.01.005. [PMID] 22632704.
2012
Rapid changes in gait, musculoskeletal pain, and quality of life after bariatric surgery.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. 8(3):346-54 [DOI] 10.1016/j.soard.2011.11.020. [PMID] 22336495.
2012
Resistance exercise for knee osteoarthritis.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 4(5 Suppl):S45-52 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.01.019. [PMID] 22632702.
2012
Subcutaneous methylnaltrexone for treatment of acute opioid-induced constipation: phase 2 study in rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery.
Journal of hospital medicine. 7(2):67-72 [DOI] 10.1002/jhm.943. [PMID] 21998076.
2012
The aging musculoskeletal system and obesity-related considerations with exercise.
Ageing research reviews. 11(3):361-73 [DOI] 10.1016/j.arr.2012.03.002. [PMID] 22440321.
2012
The pathophysiology of osteoarthritis: a mechanical perspective on the knee joint.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 4(5 Suppl):S3-9 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.01.020. [PMID] 22632700.
2011
Characterization of injuries during hardcourt bike polo participation: a descriptive survey.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 3(6):523-6 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2011.02.004. [PMID] 21665164.
2011
Fear of movement, quality of life, and self-reported disability in obese patients with chronic lumbar pain.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.). 12(1):154-64 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.01011.x. [PMID] 21087405.
2011
Functional impairment in obesity: a focus on knee and back pain.
Pain management. 1(5):427-39 [DOI] 10.2217/pmt.11.39. [PMID] 24645710.
2010
Absence of combined effects of anemia and bilateral surgical status on inpatient rehabilitation outcomes following total knee arthroplasty.
Disability and rehabilitation. 32(3):207-15 [DOI] 10.3109/09638280903071875. [PMID] 20001826.
2010
Aquaporin-1-mediated cerebral edema following traumatic brain injury: effects of acidosis and corticosteroid administration.
Journal of neurosurgery. 112(5):1095-104 [DOI] 10.3171/2009.8.JNS081704. [PMID] 19731985.
2010
Effects of bariatric surgery on joint pain: a review of emerging evidence.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. 6(4):451-60 [DOI] 10.1016/j.soard.2010.03.284. [PMID] 20570572.
2010
Morbid obesity is associated with fear of movement and lower quality of life in patients with knee pain-related diagnoses.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 2(8):713-22 [DOI] 10.1016/j.pmrj.2010.04.027. [PMID] 20709300.
2010
Obesity and mobility disability in the older adult.
Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity. 11(8):568-79 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2009.00703.x. [PMID] 20059707.
2010
Relationship of the dietary phytochemical index to weight gain, oxidative stress and inflammation in overweight young adults.
Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association. 23(1):20-9 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1365-277X.2009.00987.x. [PMID] 19735350.
2010
Validating the children’s medicines use questionnaire (CMUQ) in Australia.
Pharmacy world & science : PWS. 32(1):81-9 [DOI] 10.1007/s11096-009-9346-4. [PMID] 19888669.
2009
Effects of antioxidant supplementation on insulin sensitivity, endothelial adhesion molecules, and oxidative stress in normal-weight and overweight young adults.
Metabolism: clinical and experimental. 58(2):254-62 [DOI] 10.1016/j.metabol.2008.09.022. [PMID] 19154960.
2009
The effect of body mass index and hip abductor brace use on inpatient rehabilitation outcomes after total hip arthroplasty.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 88(3):201-9 [DOI] 10.1097/PHM.0b013e318198b549. [PMID] 19847129.
2008
A multicenter examination of the Center for Medicare Services eligibility criteria in total-joint arthroplasty.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 87(7):573-84 [DOI] 10.1097/PHM.0b013e31817c1885. [PMID] 18574349.
2008
Clinical Use of Tuning Forks To Identify Running-Related Stress Fractures
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 40(5) [DOI] 10.1249/01.mss.0000323487.27961.3a.
2008
Functional and economic outcomes of cardiopulmonary patients: a preliminary comparison of the inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility environments.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 87(5):371-80 [DOI] 10.1097/PHM.0b013e31816dd251. [PMID] 18427219.
2008
Obesity and inpatient rehabilitation outcomes following knee arthroplasty: a multicenter study.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.). 16(1):130-6 [DOI] 10.1038/oby.2007.10. [PMID] 18223625.
2007
Chronic stress and insulin resistance-related indices of cardiovascular disease risk, part 2: a potential role for mind-body therapies.
Alternative therapies in health and medicine. 13(5):44-51 [PMID] 17900042.
2007
Chronic stress and insulin resistance-related indices of cardiovascular disease risk, part I: neurophysiological responses and pathological sequelae.
Alternative therapies in health and medicine. 13(4):46-52 [PMID] 17658122.
2007
Effect of obesity on inpatient rehabilitation outcomes after total hip arthroplasty.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.). 15(2):522-30 [PMID] 17299126.
2007
Effects of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation in peripheral arterial disease: a pilot study.
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.). 13(5):577-84 [PMID] 17604563.
2007
Influence of admission hematocrit on inpatient rehabilitation outcomes after total knee and hip arthroplasty.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 86(10):806-17 [PMID] 17885313.
2007
Oxidative stress and potential interventions to reduce oxidative stress in overweight and obesity.
Diabetes, obesity & metabolism. 9(6):813-39 [PMID] 17924865.
2007
The influence of yoga-based programs on risk profiles in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review.
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM. 4(4):469-86 [DOI] 10.1093/ecam/nel103. [PMID] 18227915.
2006
A preliminary examination of the CMS eligibility criteria in total-joint arthroplasty.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 85(11):872-81 [PMID] 17079959.
2006
Influence of resistance exercise on lumbar strength in older, overweight adults.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 87(3):383-9 [PMID] 16500173.
2006
Inpatient rehabilitation outcomes in primary and revision total knee arthroplasty patients.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research. 446:201-7 [PMID] 16672888.
2006
Outcomes after inpatient rehabilitation of primary and revision total hip arthroplasty.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 87(8):1026-32 [PMID] 16876546.
2006
Outcomes in total knee arthroplasty patients after inpatient rehabilitation: influence of age and gender.
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 85(6):482-9 [PMID] 16715017.
2006
Resistance training for individuals with cardiovascular disease.
Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. 26(4):207-16; quiz 217 [PMID] 16926683.
2005
Obesity and postexercise oxidative stress in older women.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 37(2):213-9 [PMID] 15692315.
2004
Obesity exacerbates oxidative stress levels after acute exercise.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 36(5):772-9 [PMID] 15126709.
2003
Homocysteine and lipoprotein levels following resistance training in older adults.
Preventive cardiology. 6(4):197-203 [PMID] 14605513.
2003
Strength training and hemodynamic responses to exercise.
The American journal of geriatric cardiology. 12(2):97-106 [PMID] 12624579.
2002
Adaptation of upper airway muscles to chronic endurance exercise.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine. 166(3):287-93 [PMID] 12153959.
2002
Resistance exercise training attenuates exercise-induced lipid peroxidation in the elderly.
European journal of applied physiology. 87(4-5):416-23 [PMID] 12172882.
2001
Mechanism for obesity-induced increase in myocardial lipid peroxidation.
International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity. 25(3):378-88 [PMID] 11319636.
2000
Alterations in bilateral force judgment following strenuous eccentric exercise.
Research quarterly for exercise and sport. 71(4):340-8 [PMID] 11125532.
2000
Effect of combined supplementation with vitamin E and alpha-lipoic acid on myocardial performance during in vivo ischaemia-reperfusion.
Acta physiologica Scandinavica. 169(4):261-9 [PMID] 10951116.
2000
Glucocorticoid-induced alterations in the rate of diaphragmatic fatigue.
Pharmacological research. 42(1):61-8 [PMID] 10860636.
2000
Short-term exercise training improves diaphragm antioxidant capacity and endurance.
European journal of applied physiology. 81(1-2):67-74 [PMID] 10552269.
2000
Vitamin E deficiency fails to affect myocardial performance during in vivo ischemia-reperfusion.
International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition. 70(6):293-300 [PMID] 11214354.
1999
Exercise training protects against contraction-induced lipid peroxidation in the diaphragm.
European journal of applied physiology and occupational physiology. 79(3):268-73 [PMID] 10048632.
1999
Obesity is associated with increased myocardial oxidative stress.
International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity. 23(1):67-74 [PMID] 10094579.
1998
Exercise training improves myocardial tolerance to in vivo ischemia-reperfusion in the rat.
The American journal of physiology. 275(5):R1468-77 [DOI] 10.1152/ajpregu.1998.275.5.R1468. [PMID] 9791063.
1997
The effect of training status on the serum creatine kinase response, soreness and muscle function following resistance exercise.
International journal of sports medicine. 18(6):431-7 [PMID] 9351689.

Grants

Jul 2024 ACTIVE
Exploring the Use of a Football Interval Training Program to Improve Performance and Prevent Throwing-Related Injury in High School Baseball Pitchers
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: AMER MEDICAL SOC FOR SPORTS MEDICINE FOU
May 2021 ACTIVE
CTOA
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: UNIV OF FLORIDA
Sep 2019 – Dec 2021
The Effect of Helmets on Concussion and Musculoskeletal Injury in High School Girls Lacrosse
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: USLACROSSE
Mar 2019 – Dec 2021
Effect of Helmet Use on Injury Risk and Head Impact Rates in Girls Lacrosse
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: Natl Op Committee Stds in Athletic Equip
Feb 2019 – Apr 2021
Proof of Action: Foot Device, Balance and Sway, Kinematics of Walking
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: VILLENCY DESIGN GROUP
Sep 2018 – Jan 2020
The Effect of Helmets on Injury and Player Perceptions in High School Girls' Lacrosse.
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: USLACROSSE
Aug 2018 – Aug 2019
Proof of Action: Foot Device, Balance and Sway, Kinematics of Walking
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: VILLENCY DESIGN GROUP
Dec 2016 – Dec 2017
Contribution of Functional and Motion Factors Related to Lower Body Musculoskeletal Pain and Injury in Lacrosse
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: USLACROSSE
Sep 2015 – Sep 2017
A Patient-Centered Transformative Coaching Approach to Improve Participation in Rehabilitation and Functional Quality of Life After Orthopedic Trauma
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: FOU FOR PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATI
Aug 2015 – May 2019
Locomotor adaptation training to prevent mobility disability
Role: Project Manager
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NIA
Aug 2015 – Oct 2017
Incorporating Athletic Trainers into an Orthopaedic Trauma Care Team to Improve Patient's Functional and Emotional Quality of Life
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: NATA

Education

Postdoctoral Fellowship
2003-2005 · University of Virginia
PhD
1995-1999 · University of Florida
MS
1993-1995 · University of Massachusetts
BS
1987-1991 · University of Massachusetts

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Alyson Willingham
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